Phoenix mayor urges community to focus on sustainability at Green Chamber meeting
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton called upon community members and business owners to shift mindsets toward sustainability at the Green Chamber’s monthly meeting Thursday. Stanton emphasized the need for multiple transportation options and said that adding more energy-efficient cars and continuing to improve the light rail system will bring economic and social vitality to the city.
Two downtown pubs to host separate St. Patrick’s Day bashes
Two downtown Phoenix businesses, the Rose and Crown Tilted Kilt, are hosting rival St. Patrick’s Day block parties this weekend. The Rose and Crown will charge no cover, while Tilted Kilt will offer its party at $20 per guest.
Temporary dog park approved at Margaret T. Hance Park
Although the controversy continues to rage over plans for a downtown Phoenix dog park, the Margaret T. Hance Park Steering Committee voted to approve a temporary dog park at a meeting held March 6 at Burton Barr Central Library.
Transportation expert visits Phoenix to discuss walkability, sustainable development
Cities need to be built for people, a transportation expert said Thursday morning to a crowd overlooking downtown. Transportation expert Dan Burden addressed ways to make Phoenix a more sustainable, pedestrian-friendly city at the “Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk” event hosted by the Phoenix Urban Research Lab (PURL) on Thursday.
Registered dietitians promote profession, increase visibility at Capitol
Registered dietitians, interns and students gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday for Registered Dietitian Day to promote dietitians' perspective in the legislative process.
Community event brings 800 volunteers to Roosevelt Row
An army of more than 800 volunteers in blue shirts flooded Roosevelt Row Wednesday morning. Their mission: to revitalize and beautify the Roosevelt Row area in three hours.
Gold’s Gym offers free outdoor Zumba classes
Ricky Martin and various Latin musicians’ songs now fill downtown Phoenix with the recent addition of free Thursday Zumba classes. Gold’s Gym in CityScape will offer outside Zumba classes starting at 5:30 p.m. through April 5.
Aquatic veterinarian shares knowledge of koi fish at Japanese Friendship Garden
Dr. Nick Saint-Erne spoke about the history of koi fish and the variation of their colors at the Japanese Friendship Garden Sunday afternoon near Third Avenue and Latham Street.
Valley Metro bus drivers on strike; no timeline for duration
More than 600 Phoenix bus drivers went on strike early Saturday morning resulting in reduced bus service and displacing public transit passengers after transit services were unable to settle collapsed labor talks.
Downtown ASU policy limits use of university buildings to only ASU-affiliated individuals
A new ASU policy beginning Monday will limit access to university buildings, restricting non-ASU-affiliated members of the community from using public spaces like the Downtown campus library.